Hampshire · England
Nursted Sand Mastic
Professional sand mastic in and around Nursted, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
About our sand mastic in Nursted
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties, where modern sealant can look out of place. We work on stone surrounds, timber door frames and brick reveals, and people most often call us about a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and mastic dropping out of the joint.
In a village or hamlet like Nursted, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Nursted (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Sand mastic in Nursted: local notes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Uppark (about 2.5 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Nursted has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Petersfield station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Managing a site like The Petersfield School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the GU31 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. We cover 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We also work in Portsmouth, around 14 miles away.
Work in GU31 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Nursted include Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Nursted
The closest station to Nursted is Petersfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Nursted includes Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Can I do it myself?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
What we’re called out for in Nursted
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Historic houses such as Uppark, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Nursted goes.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Places near Nursted
Also in Nursted
What the job involves on each surface
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It gives a traditional finish.
When it isn’t the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Nursted
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
The process
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. For a village or hamlet like Nursted, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
What affects the cost of sand mastic
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Which sealant suits the joint
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The type of property
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Letting agents and landlords in Nursted can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Your questions about sand mastic in Nursted
Do you work for landlords with property near Petersfield station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you do sand mastic in Nursted?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Nursted is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Normally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What guarantee comes with the work?
You get our 12-month guarantee to all our work.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic can sit properly.